Visitors Guide VisitSumnerTN.com
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Visitors Guide VisitSumnerTN.com
Visitors Guide Convention & Visitors Bureau 2310 Nashville Pike | Gallatin, TN 37066 888.301.7886 | 615.230.8474 Fax 615.230.9963 VisitSumnerTN.com VisitSumnerTN.com We Say,Welcome Back. Experience the variety of old and new as they blend together in this beautiful area of Middle Tennessee, just minutes from Nashville. Discover our history. Explore our country music heritage. Hear our legends and stories. Soak in the simplicity of our lake, parks and farms. After a few adventures in our county, you'll feel like you are returning home. On The Cover Visitors Guide VisitSumnerTN.com The Palace Theater is illuminated at night in Downtown Gallatin. The Palace is the oldest silent movie theater still standing in its original location in the State of Tennessee and therefore was made a local historic landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The charm and ambience of the historic theater has made it a weekend destination for much of the community and visitors alike. Location Sumner County is located between Nashville and the Kentucky State Line with quick access to I-65 and I-40. Just minutes from downtown Nashville. 1 Old Hickory Lake With more than 22,000 acres of water, no horsepower limits and stunning landscapes, scenic Old Hickory Lake offers something for everyone. Play. Mid-summer is high season for fun on the water. During your adventure on Old Hickory Lake, don’t be surprised if you see thundering offshore powerboats racing for prizes in a poker run or wake boarders showing off their skills at a competition. Fish. One of Tennessee’s best fishing spots, Old Hickory Lake has produced state, national and world-record catches. In fact, some of the world’s top professional anglers have tested their skills here in a variety of tournament events, including the Women’s Bassmaster Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series, WalMart FLW and BFL Series, American Bass Angler, Boat. Old Hickory Lake has enough big water to give gear-heads their throttle fix and plenty of secluded coves for those who prefer a more placid setting. Full-service marinas offer everything boaters could possibly need, including fuel, dockage, rack storage and service. 2 Triton Boat Owners, Professional Anglers Association and Tennessee Bass Federation Nation. The lake also draws thousands of recreational anglers who come in search of large-and small-mouth bass, crappie, catfish and rockfish, a striped freshwater sea bass that can grow up to 45 pounds. Hook1 has full and half day kayak rentals and supplies. 866-486-8412 www.kayakfishinggear.com Rivership Cruises offers a unique and private venue for dining, business, and parties. 615-824-8511 www.captainnelsoncruises.com Run, Bike and Swim. Sumner County is home to several triathlons, including the Xterra Lock 4 Blast. Lock 4 Park in Gallatin is also home to a number of BMX events held on the park’s winding shoreline trails. See our online calendar for dates and details on all events. Stay Dry. Enjoy stunning waterfront vistas from Lock 4 Park and Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin, or from Memorial Park and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Rentals & Charters Calico Jack’s Calico Jack’s has a number of pontoon boats to rent for your boating pleasure. 615-461-8554 www.calicojacksrentals.com Cumberland River Cruises guarantees a relaxing and scenic cruise on the lake or you can book a private party. 615-451-4001 www.cumberlandrivercruises.com Shady Cove Resort rents pontoons, paddleboats, jon boats, and canoes. 615-452-8010 www.shadycovemarina.com Marinas Anchor High Marina www.anchorhighmarina.net Creekwood Marina www.creekwoodmarina.com Drakes Creek Marine www.drakescreekmarine.com Gallatin Marina www.gallatinmarina.com Shady Cove Marina www.shadycovemarina.com 615-826-2628 615-824-7963 615-822-3886 615-452-9876 615-452-8010 Old Hickory Lake Visitor Center Power Plant Road - Hendersonville 615-822-4846 Free. Open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Located in the Rockland Recreation Area, the Visitors Center provides a history of the dam and the navigational facilities. A tour of the power plant can also be arranged. 3 Historic Sites Sumner County paints a vivid picture of life in the post-colonial, post-Revolutionary War and Civil War periods. Sumner County is fortunate to have eight historic homes and two fort sites which are open to the public. Lovingly-preserved mansions hold littleseen treasures, including a rare oil painting of George Washington and a set of Martha Washington’s china. Some historic sites feature guided tours where you can hear about how life evolved from one of survival on the frontier to a more comfortable life on the plantation. You'll be able to stand in rooms where Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston and other founding fathers of our country had dinner, planned strategy and danced the night away. Goodlettsville Heritage Days Does your family have a Sumner County connection? Visit the Sumner County Archives to help you trace your family's ancestry. 4 Castalian Springs Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park Hwy. 25 615-452-5463 www.bledsoeslick.com Free. Open daily, sunrise to sunset View the outline of the Revolutionary War era Bledsoe's Fort, recovered through archaeological digs. Site also includes a walking trail, two 1700-era cabins, frontier cemetery and prehistoric natural spring. Cragfont 200 Cragfont Road 615-452-7070 www.historiccragfont.org Admission: $5 adults,$4 seniors, $3 children, Children under 12 free Open Apr. 15 – Oct. 31 Tues. – Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 1pm – 5pm Other tours by appointment Completed in 1802, this mansion was built by General James Winchester, one of the founders of Memphis. Features a second story ballroom and elegant gardens. Wynnewood 210 Old Highway 25 615-452-5463 www.bledsoeslick.com Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children 6-12, Children under 6 free Group rates available Open Mar. – Nov. Wed. – Sun. 10am – 4pm Standing two stories tall and 142 feet long, Wynnewood is likely the largest 19th Century log structure ever built in Tennessee. Erected in 1828, it served as a stagecoach inn and later as a mineral springs resort. Gallatin Douglass-Clark House 2115 Long Hollow Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 615-991-5119 VisitSumnerTN.com Free. Open year-round (except major holidays and the 3rd week of January) Tues. – Sat. 9am – 4:30pm (Central Standard Time) Tues. – Sat. 9am – 5:30pm (Central Daylight Time) The Douglass-Clark House, restored by Sumner County, serves as a visitors and interpretive center. The house is on the Tennessee and National Register of Historic Places. A single room inside the house served as the first Sumner County Courthouse from 1787 until 1790. The home also has Civil War significance with four of the Clark brothers serving in the Confederate Army. A Civil War Trail Marker is at the site. Palace Theater 146 North Water 615-230-0884, 615-452-5692 www.downtowngallatin.com Admission charged. Weekend films – call for schedule. The South's oldest silent movie theater in its original location has been restored and now shows current movies, hosts live shows, concerts and performances. Rose Mont 810 South Water 615-451-2331 www.historicrosemont.org Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children 6-12, Children under 6 free Open Apr. 15 – Oct. 31 Tues. – Sat. 10am – 4pm, Sun. 1pm – 4pm Other tours by appointment One of Tennessee’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture with an unusual design. The home of Josephus Conn Guild was built between 1836 and 1842. Guild was held prisoner in the North during the Civil War. Sumner County Museum 183 West Main 615-451-3738 www.sumnercountymuseum.org Admission: $5 adults & seniors, $3 children Open Apr. 1 – Oct. 31 Wed. – Sat. 9am – 4:30pm, Sun. 1pm – 4:30pm Native American and African American displays, antique toys, cars & trucks, period clothing, quilts, military & gun collections, music and entertainment items. Sumner County Archives 365 North Belvedere 615-452-0037 www.archives.sumnertn.org Free. Open Mon. – Fri. 8am – 4:30pm Extensive collection of records dating from 1786 when the county was formed. Excellent genealogical research library. 5 Trousdale Place 183 West Main 615-452-5648 www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnc13udc/index.html Admission: $5 adults Tours of house given by appointment. This home of former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale was built in 1813 in the heart of Gallatin. Contains original Trousdale furniture and a small Confederate library. Goodlettsville Mansker’s Fort and the Bowen Plantation House 705 Caldwell Lane 615-859-3678 www.cityofgoodlettsville.org/110/Historic-Sites Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children Open Mar. 7 – Dec. 3 Mon. – Fri. 9am – Noon & 1pm – 3pm Last tour departs at 3:00pm Visitors experience life at Historic Mansker’s Station through a hands-on tour guided by costumed interpreters and visit both Mansker’s Fort, an authentic replica log station, and the Bowen Plantation House, the oldest standing brick structure in Middle Tennessee. VisitSumnerTN.com 6 Hendersonville Monthaven 109 Antebellum Circle 615-822-0789 www.hendersonvillearts.com Free. Open Tues. – Fri. 9am – 3pm Sat. 10am – 2pm A beautiful two-story wood frame home built around 1860 that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Home of the Hendersonville Arts Council featuring exhibits and shows. Spring Haven 1 Spring Haven Ct. 615-826-9702 www.springhavenmansion.com Admission $7 adults & seniors, $5 children Open by appointment. Beautiful 1825 plantation home with a rich pre-Civil War history. The property includes the original 1800 cabin, springhouse, smokehouse and barn. Andrew Jackson, Isaac Franklin and Adelicia Acklen are only a few who share in the rich history of this home. Rock Castle 139 Rock Castle Lane 615-824-0502 www.historicrockcastle.com Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children Open Tues. – Sat. 10am – 5pm Feb. - Dec. Also open Sun. 1pm – 5pm Apr. – Nov. General Daniel and Sarah Smith’s circa 1784 home. The General acted as surveyor for this frontier, produced the state’s first map and is credited with naming the state of Tennessee. Historic Rock Castle sits on beautiful lakefront acreage in Hendersonville. Portland Cold Springs School and Museum 303 Portland Blvd. 615-579-8894 www.coldspringsschool.com Free. Open by appointment. Built in 1857, this one-room schoolhouse serves as a museum of local history. It houses a collection of books, old photographs, and Civil War and U.S. Bicentennial memorabilia. Days Gone By Museum 122 Davis Street 615-325-2555 or 615-804-6466 Admission: $5 Adults, Children under 12 Free. Open March – Oct. 9am – 4pm Mon. – Fri. Weekends by appointment. Take a stroll through yesteryear! More than 100 antique tractors, trucks and vehicles on display. Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park • The archaeological location of Isaac Bledsoe's 1780's fort • The restored Nathanial Parker cabin Colonial Fair 2016 May 6, 7 and 8 Self-guided walking tour of the park. The tour continues past the 1790’s Parker Cabin, the Hugh Rogan house – a 200 year old stone cottage – the first meeting house for the Catholic Church in Middle Tennessee, the pioneer cemetery including the marker of brothers Isaac and Anthony Bledsoe. Open Daily from daylight to dusk. Free Admission. Hwy. 25, Castalian Springs PO Box 434, Castalian Springs, TN 37031 615.452.5463 A non-discriminatory site Hawthorn Hill State Historic Site Hawthorn Hill is a two story brick, hall-and-parlor dwelling, built in the Federal style circa 1806. It was the ancestoral home of Dr. Humphrey Bate of the band The Possum Hunters. Shown by appointment only 615-452-5463 7 Activities Agriculture Bottom View Farm 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 615-325-7017 or 615-767-6715 www.bottomviewfarm.com Mon. - Sat. 6am - Dusk Over 400 acres of farmland with cows, chickens, horses, goats, peacocks and turkeys. Enjoy a delicious meal or an ice cream treat at the Inside Scoop. Over 4700 feet of zipline as well as other activities. Admission charged for zipline & special events. Bradley Kountry Acres 650 Jake Link Road, Cottontown 615-325-2836 or 615-335-9310 www.bradleykountryacres.com Open April – Late Oct. Call for hours. Strawberries (four varieties), blackberries, peaches, tomatoes and other vegetables, greenhouses, mums, pumpkins, fall decorating items, etc. Gallatin Farmers’ Market 160 W. Franklin Street, Gallatin 615-452-5692 www.downtowngallatin.com Fresh produce every Wednesday and Saturday (seasonal). 8 Hendersonville Farmers’ Market 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville www.streetsofindianlake.com 615-838-8238 Fresh produce and other items at the Streets of Indian Lake (seasonal). Hendersonville Produce 760 E. Main Street, Hendersonville 615-826-0033 Mon. – Fri. 7am – 6pm, Sat. 9am – 6pm www.hendersonvilleproduce.com Fresh produce, CSA programs, Farm to Table Dinner. Madison Creek Farms 1228 Willis Branch Road, Goodlettsville 615-448-6207 www.madisoncreekfarms.com Open May – Oct., Sat. 9am – 2pm Cut your own fresh flowers. Shop at the farm market for organically grown produce, eggs, hand churned butter, herbs, berries, jams and jellies. Red Chief Orchard 2400 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs 615-452-1516 Open July 1st to Oct. 31st. (Sat. only during October). Mon. - Sat. 8am – 1pm. Fresh picked apples and peaches, jams and jellies, cider and mouth-watering fried pies. Family Fun Bledsoe Creek State Park Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin 615-452-3706 http://tnstateparks.com/parks/contact/bledsoe-creek The 169-acre state park features 57 campsites, more than six miles of scenic hiking trails, two boat launch ramps, fishing at Old Hickory Lake, picnic facilities and park programs which provide entertainment for all ages. Drakes Creek Activity Center 130 Cherokee Road North, Hendersonville 615-822-0232 www.funandenergy.com A fun miniature golf course, batting cages for slowpitch and fast-pitch, laser tag and video games for hours of entertainment. Hendersonville Strike & Spare and Circus World 90 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville 615-824-5685 www.strikeandsparebowling.com 46 bowling lanes, a 60+ seat bar and grill, pro shop, six Circus World attractions, over 80 video games and a large soft play area in the 78,000 square foot center. Holder Family Fun Center 460 West Main Street, Hendersonville 615-590-4FUN (4386) or 683 South Water Avenue, Gallatin 615-575-4FUN (4386) www.holderfamilyfun.com Bowling, arcade and laser tag at both centers. Superspeedway, go carts, mini golf, bumper cars, bungee jump, rock climbing wall and roller skating at the Hendersonville location. Snack bar, 11th Frame Lounge. Hoppity Hop Inflatables 143 New Shackle Island Rd, Ste 6, Hendersonville 615-265-8020 hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com Indoor inflatable play center. Just Be Fit Batting Cages 2786 Hwy 31 W, White House 615-672-2922 www.justbefitfitness.com Batting cages & fitness center. NCG Gallatin Cinemas 1035 Greensboro Dr., Gallatin (615) 451-9500 Regal Cinemas Streets of Indian Lake 16 & IMAX 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville (844) 462-7342 Golf Coppage Creek Driving Range 100 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-826-0404 Country Hills Golf Course 1501 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville 615-824-1100 www.chillsgc.com Long Hollow Golf Course 1080 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin 615-451-3120 www.gallatinleisureservices.com/long-hollow-golf-course Twelve Stones Crossing Golf Club 1201 Twelve Stones Crossing, Goodlettsville 615-851-1212 www.twelvestonesgolfclub.com *Hours and prices correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Call to verify. 9 Long Hollow Winery Wineries Long Hollow Winery 665 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville 615-859-5559 www.longhollowwinery.com Free. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm Originally founded by Grand Ole Opry Star Stu Phillips, now in the hands of a new generation of wine lovers. Tours and wine tastings are available, along with gifts, accessories, honey pecan jelly and customized baskets. Sumner Crest Winery 5306 Old Highway 52, Portland 615-325-4086 www.sumnercrestwinery.com Free. Open Mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm Daily tours and tastings of wines made on the premises from Sumner County vineyards. Browse their gallery full of exquisite antiques and unusual gift items. VisitSumnerTN.com 10 11 Hometown Music & Stars You never know who you might see around Sumner County. The Oak Ridge Boys, Gary Allan, Kelly Lange & T.G. Sheppard, Marty Stuart & Connie Smith, Ricky Skaggs & Sharon White, Ronnie McDowell, Jesse McReynolds, The Whites, Kelly Clarkson, Bucky Covington, Dana Williams (Diamond Rio), and Keech Rainwater (Lonestar) and Cody Collins (Lonestar) are just some of the current residents. Many big names have called Sumner County home, including Johnny & June Carter Cash, Taylor Swift, Lorrie Morgan, Bill Monroe, Conway Twitty, Mel Tillis, Roy Orbison, Reba McEntire, the Mandrell Sisters and Kimberly Locke. Trinity Music City, USA 1 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville 615-822-8333 www.trinitymusiccity.com Free. Open Tues. – Sat. 10am – 5pm Gift Shop hours same as above Tours: Tues. – Sat. at 10am & 2pm Virtual Reality Theatre: To view a movie, call ahead and book your own personal timeslot between 10am & 4pm (to be finished by 5:30pm) Tue. – Sat. Originally built by country music superstar Conway Twitty. Free tours of the Trinity Broadcast Network, Auditorium, Virtual Reality Theater and Conway’s original estate and gardens. Christmas City displays over one million lights from November through mid-January. Hendersonville Memory Gardens 353 Johnny Cash Parkway, Hendersonville 615-824-3855 www.hendersonvillefh.com Final resting place for many famous entertainers including Johnny and June Carter Cash. Long Hollow Jamboree 3600 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville 615-824-4445 Lunch Sun. - Fri. 10am - 2pm. Dinner Tues., Thur., Fri. and Sat., open at 5:30pm. Live country music, dancing, and Southern style food. Call for dinner and entertainment packages. 12 Two-Step • Square Dancing • Family Environment Available for tour groups, reunions, showers, receptions and birthdays. 3600 Long Hollow Pike | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | 615.824.4445 Where to Stay Gallatin Bed & Breakfast-Cabins Boat Hookup # Rooms Amenities 51 exterior A, B, K, G, M, P, FL, W 20 80 exterior A, B, P, K, FL, G, M, W, RF 80 64 7 suites interior A, FB, FC, P, K, G, M, FL, W 21 60 exterior A, B, FC, P, K, FL, W 30 35 exterior A, FL, W 6 93 5 suites interior A, FB, FC, P, K, FL, M, G, W 30 Hyatt Place 330 East Main Street 615-826-4301 98 interior A, FB, FC, P, K, G, M, H 30 Intown Suites 1017 West Main Street 615-826-7798 115 exterior H, C, FL, FK Relax Inn 179 West Main Street 615-822-4240 27 exterior A, B, P, FL, G, RF Baymont Inn & Suites 354 Sumner Hall Drive 615-230-8300 Guesthouse Inn & Suites 221 West Main Street 615-452-5433 Hampton Inn 980 Village Green Crossing 615-206-9595 Quality Inn 1001 Village Green Crossing 615-451-4494 Legacy Inn 101 West Broadway 615-452-4521 Campgrounds Hendersonville Holiday Inn Express 615 East Main Street 615-824-0022 10 Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Ziegler’s Fort Road, Gallatin 615-452-3706 www.tnstateparks.com/parks/about/bledsoe-creek Cages Bend Campground 1125 Benders Ferry Road, Gallatin 615-824-4989 Nashville North KOA (formerly Nashville Country RV Park) 1200 Louisville Hwy., Goodlettsville 615-859-0348 www.nashvillecountryrvpark.com Shady Cove Resort 1115 Shady Cove Road, Castalian Springs 615-452-8010 www.shadycovemarina.com Key to Amenities Abbreviations: Portland Deerfield Inn 416 Hwy 52 W 615-323-0001 Africa House 1021 Odoms Bend Private Ct., Gallatin 972-369-3673 www.africahousetn.com Rock Creek Farm 475 Dry Fork Creek Rd., Gallatin 615-451-6811 www.rockcreekfarmgallatin.com Stay Down on the Farm 225 Wilkinson Road, Cottontown 615-426-2151 staydownonthefarm.com Sycamore Springs Retreat 3712 Hwy 31 E, Bethpage 615-452-7500 www.sycamorespringstn.com The Cabin at Spring Haven 1 Spring Haven Ct., Hendersonville 615-826-9702 www.springhavenmansion.com The Club at Fairvue Cottages 981 Plantation Blvd., Gallatin 615-575-4305 www.clubatfairvue.com 27 exterior A, B, FL, G, RF A: B: FB: H: K: FC: FK: Cable TV Continental Breakfast Full Hot Breakfast High Speed Internet Dataport Fitness center Full Kitchen W: G: M: FL: P: RF: Wireless Internet In-Room Amenities (coffee maker, hair dryer, etc) Meeting room Free local calls Outdoor pool In-room refrigerator/microwave 13 Spacious Rooms & Suites | Outdoor Salt Water Pool Complimentary Deluxe Hot Breakfast Fitness Center with PRECOR equipment Banquet & Meeting Rooms For Up To 125 People Free High Speed Wireless Internet Priority Club Rewards Program for both Individuals and Groups 615 East Main Street | Hendersonville, TN 37075 Located next to Trinity Music City Phone (615) 824-0022 | Fax (615) 824-7977 14 810 S. Water Avenue, Gallatin 615.451.2331 | 1.888.451.2331 Open April 15 – October 31 Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm Sunday: 1pm – 4pm Open by appointment: November 1 – April 14 The house, grounds and reception hall are available for rental for receptions, weddings, meetings, and more. www.historicrosemont.org Coming September 2016 For details visit www.VisitSumnerTN.com/Calendar or www.hendersonvilleproduce.com 15 All phone numbers listed are in the 615 area code. Attractions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36-. A. B. C. D. E. F. Gallatin Chamber of Commerce Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce Portland Chamber of Commerce Sumner County CVB White House Chamber of Commerce 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Tours Gallatin Ghost Walk The Gallatin Ghost Walk is a family-friendly stroll through the history and mystery of Gallatin and Sumner County. Gallatin’s courthouse public square has been called the Most Haunted Public Square in America© and with good reason. Join hosts Donna and Randy Lucas as they weave the diverse and resplendent history of Sumner County with spine tingling tales of ghosts and the supernatural. Call 615512-5299 for reservations. 5 Chefs in Portland n 5 Chefs / Occasions 325-9508 Bledsoe Creek State Park 452-3706 Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park 452-5463 Bottom View Farm 325-7017 Bradley Kountry Acres 335-9310 Cold Springs School Museum 579-8894 Coppage Creek Driving Range 826-0404 Cragfont 452-7070 Days Gone By Museum 325-2555 or 804-6466 Douglass-Clark House 230-8474 Drakes Creek Activity Center 822-0232 Historic Downtown Gallatin a. Palace Theater 230-0884 or 452-5692 b. Sumner County Museum 451-3738 c. Trousdale Place 452-5648 d. Gallatin Farmers’ Market 452-5692 Hendersonville Memory Gardens 824-3855 Holder Family Fun Center 590-4386 Long Hollow Golf Course 451-3120 Long Hollow Jamboree 824-4445 Long Hollow Winery 859-5559 Madison Creek Farms 448-6207 Mansker’s Fort / Bowen House 859-3678 Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven Mansion 822-0789 Hendersonville Expo Center 824-9890 Hendersonville Produce 826-0033 Just Hit Batting Cages 672-2922 Old Hickory Lake Visitor Center 822-4846 Red Chief Orchard & Cider Barn 452-1516 Rock Castle 824-0502 Rose Mont 451-2331 Spring Haven Mansion 826-9702 Streets of Indian Lake/Hendersonville Farmers’ Market Strike & Spare and Circus World 824-5685 Sumner County Archives 452-0037 Sumner Crest Winery 325-4086 Trinity Music City USA 826-8333 Twelve Stones Crossing Golf Club 851-1212 Westmoreland Expo Center 644-3017 Wynnewood 452-5463 Visitor Information Centers u 452-4000 859-7979 824-2818 325-9032 230-8474 672-3937 Outdoor Recreation Gallatin Leisure Services Goodlettsville Parks Department Hendersonville Parks Department Portland Parks Department White House Parks Department 16 451-5911 851-2253 822-3898 325-6464 672-4350, ext. 2114 Castalian Springs Cottontown Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Millersville Portland Westmoreland White House 17 Festivals & Events March September • Gallatin Shamrock Run April • • • • Goodlettsville Heritage Days Gallatin Square Fest Pedal for Paws Farm Fest & Bluegrass Jam • • • • • Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair “The Run for Rose Mont” Kentucky Derby Party Vol State Cycling Classic Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival TN 52 Yard Sale • • • • Hendersonville Main Street Porch Fest Taste of Gallatin Sumner County Fair Westmoreland Freedom Fest May June July • • • • Hendersonville Freedom Festival Gallatin 4th of July Celebration Goodlettsville 4th of July Celebration White House Americana Independence Day Celebration • Bold Enough Rodeo Challenge August • Grape Stomp Festival 18 • • • • • • • Bowen Campbell Auto Expo Taste of Hendersonville Owen Bradley Music Festival & Talent Search Goodlettsville Arts & Antiques Festival Westmoreland Mule Day Celebration Farm to Table Dinner Brewfest at the Barn October • Bottom View Farm Fall Festival • Days Gone By Tractor Show & Threshing • Gallatin Main Street Festival & Cemetery Candlelight Tour • White House Harvest Moon Festival • Mansker’s Station Ghost & Lantern Tour November - December • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Christmas City USA Merry Mantles at Rose Mont Yulefest at Mansker’s Station Cragfont Christmas Open House Wynnewood Christmas Open House Rock Castle Holiday Open House Portland Harvest Craft Show & Sale Gallatin Christmas Harvest Craft Show Hendersonville Holiday Fest Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Merchants Open House Days Gone By Tractor Show & Threshing Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival Freedom Festival Trails Tennessee Civil War Trail As a gateway to the South, Tennessee was vital to both the Union and Confederacy. In Sumner County, the railroad and river were important transportation routes, and the Union Army occupied the county seat of Gallatin throughout the war. Daily life quickly changed as the area was drained of resources to support the army, and morale sank as charges of treason ran rampant between former neighbors. Learn more about soldiers, civilians, and daily life at the 13 sites in Sumner County that are now listed on the Tennessee Civil War Trails. Ring of Fire Trail Bold Enough Challenge Rodeo Venture off the beaten path on the Ring of Fire Trail, part of the Discover Tennessee Trails program. A trail that is rich in music and history, it winds through portions of Sumner County such as Hendersonville where legends Johnny and June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, and Conway Twitty called home. Travel through Gallatin's historic square on the way down Highway 25 to Castalian Springs, where Cragfont Mansion awaits your arrival. Drive down Highway 52 and stop at 5 Chefs in Portland for lunch where the strawberry cake is always fresh and sample some of Tennessee's finest wine at Sumner Crest Winery. 19 DINING From mouth-watering Southern style dishes to unique and flavorful creations, Sumner County has an abundant selection of locally-owned restaurants. Fare on Gallatin’s historic square. Swaney Swift’s is your exclusive dispensary for feel good food, tailor-made refreshments and satisfying sweets with a hint of nostalgia. Crescent City Poboys brings authentic New Orleans poboys, Cajun, and Creole cuisine to the square. Lime Deli features the sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts you know and love with a South-of-the-Border twist. And, the new Prince Street Pizza & Pub is Gallatin's home for pizza, largest beer selection, and good times! Eat and Shop. Check out 5 Chefs Restaurant, housed in a sprawling Victorian home in Portland. Featuring a wide selection of cakes and Occasions, one of the area’s most unique gift shops, 5 Chefs will satisfy your sweet tooth—and your need for retail therapy. The charming Chocolate Covered Strawberry Café in Gallatin offers elegant fare in a tearoom atmosphere, delighting guests with a delicious chocolate coated berry with each meal. While you’re there you can shop at their newly expanded boutique, LiLi A’s Collections, which features upscale clothing, jewelry and more. Savoir Faire. Check out Hendersonville’s Demos’ Restaurant, which features unique entrees made with family recipes prepared from scratch. Our Place Café specializes in delicious, freshly prepared Southern home-cooking, featuring daily favorites. Center Point Barbecue, Johnny Cash’s favorite, is a family run establishment serving it up the right way. And if you like Mediterranean, check out Café Rakka, a family oriented restaurant with an emphasis on really natural, healthy eating. Our Place Café Waterfront Dining. Several restaurants offer lovely views of Old Hickory Lake and its tributaries, like The Rudder, casual lakefront dining at Anchor High Marina. Or, there’s Barefoot Charlie's Restaurant, which brings island cuisine and a Caribbean atmosphere. Awedaddys Bar & Grill at the Gallatin Marina offers a summertime seasonal treat as they dish up great waterfront dining with a laid-back atmosphere with succulent seafood dishes and a full menu along with live music. 20 SHOPPING “Shopportunities” abound in Sumner County, where you will find retail gems in out-of-the-way-places as well as upscale shopping centers filled with today’s most popular stores. Pick up souvenirs on Gallatin’s historic square, where you’ll find quaint antiques, one-of-a-kind gifts, locally-made apparel and more. With its brick streets, storefront benches and light posts, the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville is a great place for families to shop. Spend an afternoon exploring a collection of unique stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including a large movie theater and places for children to play. If you visit in the summertime, bring towels for the kids so they can run in the fountain. Billie Jeans 615-527-6877 Black Dog 615-265-8251 Country Mouse City Mouse 615-268-5921 Davis & Co. Mercantile 615-397-9308 GingerBean 615-265-8500 Gold & Co. Boutique 615-265-8394 Initial This 615-822-1051 The Marketplace at Amberleaf 615-424-6636 Metal and Petals 615-545-4871 Occasions/5 Chefs 615-325-9500 Perkins Drugs and Gift Shop 615-452-6111 R.J. McDonald Gallery 615-452-5851 The Red Tulip 615-206-1395 Reliquary on Water 615-478-9576 The Ruffled Nest 615-939-1154 Shannon’s Boutique 615-429-0960 Southern Gypsies Boutique 615-527-7379 Stella's A Unique Boutique 615-452-6996 The Streets of Indian Lake Streetsofindianlake.com Treasure Hut Antiques 615-824-0930 The Trendy Trunk 615-264-0448 Then and Again 615-264-5594 Tre’ Bellas 615-264-5594 Velvet Antler Boutique & Gifts 615-500-7375 Woodland Gallery 615-447-3429 21 LIVE MUSIC The 11th Frame 615-590-4FUN Awedaddys 615-452-9876 Barefoot Charlie’s 615-431-2859 Conway’s Bar & Grill 615-824-5685 Crescent City PoBoys 615-206-8819 Downtown Gallatin Square mainstreetgallatin.com/3rd_thursday.html Long Hollow Jamboree 615-824-4445 The Palace Theater 615-452-5692 The Rudder 615-348-0129 Shady Cove Resort & Marina 615-452-8010 The Streets of Indian Lake streetsofindianlake.com/events/ Trinity Music City, USA 615-822-8333 22 Streets of Indian Lake Trousdale Place is owned by the Clark Chapter #13 United Daughters of the Confederacy. Coming August 21, 2017! A handsome two-storybrick house. Built circa 1813, it was the home of former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places and the Tennessee Civil War Trail. The home is open by appointment only. The grounds are open daily. For more information call: 615.452.5648 Available for group tours, school field trips, weddings, teas, receptions, small luncheons or dinners. 183 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN VisitSumnerTN.com 23
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